Caprese salad
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Caprese salad (Italian: insalata caprese, pronounced [insaˈlaːta kaˈpreːze; -eːse]) is an Italian salad prepared with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil and seasoned with salt and olive oil. It is usually arranged on a plate in restaurant practice.[1][2][3] Like pizza Margherita, it features the colours of the Italian flag: green, white, and red. In Italy, it is usually served as an appetiser (antipasto), not a side dish (contorno), and it may be eaten any time of day. Caprese salad is one form of a caprese dish; it may also be served as a pizza caprese, pasta or sandwich.
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| Alternative names | Insalata caprese (in Italian) |
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| Type | Salad |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Island of Capri, Campania |
| Main ingredients | Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil |
The salad is named after the island of Capri, where it is believed to have originated.[4] Two common stories about its origin include it being an homage to the Italian flag or "in the 20th century to appease the palates of vacationing royalty and important politicos".[5]
Variants
In Argentina, a country with a strong Italian influence, the Caprese salad is a typical filling of the empanada.[6]
Mozzarella and tomato with vegetable salad
Caprese salad skewer appetizers
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